https://padlet.com/alyssagregory13/sadq3vly3dh8 Made with the strength to succeed en-us 2017-10-31 17:23:23 UTC 2017-11-11 16:38:54 UTC hello@padlet.com alyssagregory13 https://padlet.com/alyssagregory13/sadq3vly3dh8/wish/202254575 Date read: 10/24/17
Genre: Graphic Novel
Ages: 8-12

 Greg Heffley and his family are getting out of town.With the cold weather and the stress of the approaching holiday season, the Heffleys decide to escape to a tropical island resort for some much-needed rest and relaxation. Teachers can use this book to help students activate prior knowledge by make text-to-self connections.
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https://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss_2?url=search-alias%3Dstripbooks&field-keywords=Diary+of+a+Wimpy+Kid%3A+The+Getaway]]> 2017-10-31 17:30:24 UTC https://padlet.com/alyssagregory13/sadq3vly3dh8/wish/202254575 alyssagregory13 https://padlet.com/alyssagregory13/sadq3vly3dh8/wish/202258713 Date read: 10/24/17
Genre: Graphic Novel
Ages: 14 and up

Maus tells the story of Vladek Spiegelman, a Jewish survivor of Hitler’s Europe, and his son, a cartoonist coming to terms with his father’s story.  teacher can use this book to educate students about the holocaust.   
If interested in purchasing this book, click on the link below.
https://www.amazon.com/Maus-Survivors-Tale-Art-Spiegelman/dp/0141014083]]> 2017-10-31 17:38:29 UTC https://padlet.com/alyssagregory13/sadq3vly3dh8/wish/202258713 alyssagregory13 https://padlet.com/alyssagregory13/sadq3vly3dh8/wish/202266301 Date read: 10/26/17
Genre: Graphic Novel
Ages: 8-12

 After girl scouts Raina  trips and falls, severely injuring her two front teeth. What follows is a long and frustrating journey with on-again, off-again braces, surgery, embarrassing headgear, and even a retainer with fake teeth attached. And on top of all that, there's still more to deal with: a major earthquake, boy confusion, and friends who turn out to be not so friendly.
If interested in purchasing this book, click on the link below.  Teachers can use this book to help enhance comprehension. teachers can also use this book to activate prior knowledge by make text-to-self connections.
https://www.amazon.com/Smile-Raina-Telgemeier/dp/0545132061/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1509472427&sr=1-1&keywords=Smile+by+Raina+Telgemeier

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Genre: Graphic Novel 
Ages: 8-12 

 Raina is going to be a big sister. as the years go by the two sisters relationship doesn't improve much over the years. they have to figure a way to get along. 

Teachers could have students read this book then read Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Rodrick rules. both books are about children not getting along with their siblings but finding a common found at the end. Students will make text-to-text connections with these books.

]]> 2017-11-11 16:24:47 UTC https://padlet.com/alyssagregory13/sadq3vly3dh8/wish/205899848 alyssagregory13 https://padlet.com/alyssagregory13/sadq3vly3dh8/wish/205900517 Date read: 10/26/17 
Genre: Graphic Novel 
Ages: 8-12 

Greg and his older brother, Rodrick do not get along. they are always fighting and embarrassing each other. when they both get grounded they decide to settle their differences, so that they can no longer be in trouble with their parents. 

Teachers could have students read this book then read the book Sisters. Both books are about children not getting along with their siblings but finding a common found at the end. Students will make text-to-text connections with these books. ]]> 2017-11-11 16:32:43 UTC https://padlet.com/alyssagregory13/sadq3vly3dh8/wish/205900517